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Gratitude and Giving Are Good For Our Health
Thanksgiving marks the commencement of the holiday season, a period not only dedicated to expressing our thanks but also to extending our generosity toward others. Generosity and gratitude have long been credited for helping improve relationships and...
Is It Time to Take the Keys?
Being able to drive is often a marker of independence for young adults. No need to rely on mom and dad to for a ride, teen drivers celebrate the independence represented by the open road. Similarly, older drivers dislike being told they no longer drive...
Family First: Is Quitting Your Job to Be a Full-Time Caregiver the Right Choice?
Emily felt like she was one of the working moms who “had it all,” skillfully juggling her demanding job in the legal department of a large corporation while raising two busy children. And then, her mother suffered a debilitating fall. Emily found herself...
Sleep Disruption: A Hidden Cost of Caregiving
Caring for a family member can be an exhausting job, so why can’t family caregivers get a good night’s sleep? Stuart, our Milwaukee North client in Shorewood, Wisconsin called our office one day. He was exhausted and exasperated by the care he was...
Heat Waves Are Hard on Seniors
We’ve long known that heat waves are hard on older adults. But recently it seems like the summers are arriving earlier and getting hotter every year. We’re seeing record-setting heat waves that endanger people and the environment. Sometimes, heatwaves can...
Having the Post-Holiday Care Conversation
Special recipes, cherished traditions, and festive décor are all reasons we love the holidays! The holidays are a great time to connect with family members who may live far away. It is sometimes the first time in several years that the whole family...
Resolving to Drink Less
The new year is often a time for reflection and goal setting. Many people take this time to make resolutions. Some would like to save more money or lose weight. If you threw back too many toasts on New Year’s Eve, you may have “drink less” on your list...
The Neighborhood Watch: Enhancing Senior Independence in Established Communities
As we age, our environments and the communities we are a part of play an increasingly significant role in our quality of life. Numerous studies have shown that tightly connected neighborhoods improve the wellbeing of older adults. However, the social...
Making the Most of Multigenerational Living
According to a recent report by Pew Research, more people are living in multigenerational households than any time since 1971. There are several reasons for this trend. First, the number of older adults in the United States is growing rapidly. According...
Handle Your Cardiovascular Care at Home
February is American Heart Month. During the third week of this recognition period—February 12-18, 2023—cardiologists will call attention to heart failure, a condition that costs Americans more than $30 billion each year and affects more than 6.2 million...